How to Make Rich, Homemade Hot Cocoa

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I have never been a big coffee or tea drinker, so I usually default to hot cocoa as soon as remotely chilly weather arrives. Having the warm mug in my hands always makes me think of cold, lazy days spent reading a good book – even if it’s 2 a.m. and I just started writing a paper due in seven hours. Undoubtedly, mixing the store bought packets and some boiling hot water is the easiest way to make it, but homemade hot cocoa is well worth the smidgen of extra time and effort. The chocolate flavor is much richer and you can easily find your favorite spot on the spectrum between a bittersweet and milk chocolate taste by adjusting the amount of sugar you add. Also, if you don’t have a saucepan or stovetop readily available, a microwave works just as well.